Virtual Reality Intervention for Fear of Heights

Launched by BOSTON UNIVERSITY CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS · Jun 16, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring how listening to enjoyable background music while using virtual reality (VR) can help reduce fear of heights, also known as acrophobia. The study aims to see if this music makes the VR experience more effective for those who are afraid of heights, helping them feel less anxious when exposed to heights in a safe environment.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be at least 18 years old, currently attend Boston University, and be able to read English to give informed consent. They should also be comfortable using a computer or touchscreen device. Additionally, participants need to have a certain level of fear of heights as measured by a questionnaire. If you choose to participate, you can expect to engage in VR activities designed to help manage your fear, all while listening to music that you enjoy. Please note that if you've participated in this study before, you won't be able to join again.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Self-report of 18 years of age or older
• • Current student at Boston University
• • Ability to read English to provide informed consent
• • Familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse or a touch screen device (e.g. phone, tablet)
• • For Phase 2: Acrophobia score of ≥ 45.45 on the Acrophobia Questionnaire (AQ) Anxiety Subscale
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Previous participation (i.e. no participant may take the survey more than once).